Sermons on Cognition:

Blessed Are The Peace Makers Part Ii Series

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008

Delivered just prior to the Christmas Holiday, the aim of this message was to lead the congregation into a deeper awareness of the "why" of Christmas - He was born to die that we may know the "Prince of Peace".

Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part II Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned From The Village Atheist

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

Atheism has its reasons. This sermon examines the circumstances which contribute to the illogical choice for atheism.

Lessons Learned from the Village Atheist (Open with image of Christopher Hitchens) Can you identify the man on the screen? This is the famous or infamous Christopher Hitchens. He died on December 15th of last year. Hitchens was a gifted writer who notably transitioned from early Marxist ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to begin by asking… What kind of greatness do you believe in…and seek? I know that is a big and broad question… but it’s worth a moment to think about. For many of us… it’s not as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 139 - Search Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's intimate knowledge of us, and how that knowledge should impact how we live our lives.

A little movie trivia. I want to see if anybody remembers a movie that was filmed in 1966. A movie called “Fantastic Voyage”. It starred Stephen Boyd and Raquel Welch. I think I even found the movie poster. This movie was filmed during what they would call the Cold War Era. We weren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory

The Way I View Heroes Has Changed Since The Tragedy

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

My heroes have changed. In the week since the tragedy God has redefined who my heroes are.

"After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest." -- Nehemiah 3:20 New American Standard In this time of tragedy you are probably wondering why I chose this obscure verse. I guess it’s because a lot has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"The Disciple's Heritage: Multiplication" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Beyond becoming like Christ, what should be the disciple’s objective?

In the Great Commission, Jesus made it clear that every one of His disciples is called to reproduce himself. "Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Enter Into His Gates" 100 Psalms

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

Somanytimes people quote the 100 Psalms, but do they full understand its meaning.

“A Song of Praise” Psalms 100 Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Next to the 23rd Psalms, the 100th Psalms is probably the most quoted Psalms in the Bible. However it is good to be able to quote the 100 division of Psalms, but to fully understand the meaning of 100 Psalms is deeper than just being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 100:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Choices Determine Our Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

"I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Dna Of Discipleship

Contributed by Brad Easley on Feb 27, 2010

This sermon explores three essentials to Christian discipleship: BELIEVING, BELONGING, and BECOMING.

“DNA OF DISCIPLESHIP” Date: April 13, 2007 Main idea: Biblical discipleship means believing in Christ, belonging to His church, and becoming more like Him every day. “Making disciples: how are we doing in America?” •Percent of churches growing: 15% • Percent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Can we answer the questions of Joshua or Jesus?

Concordia Lutheran Church 11th Week of Pentecost- August 15, 2009 “Do You Want to…” John 6:51-69 and Joshua 24:14-18 † IHS † {My dear friends}, grace and peace has been poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:3 Message mod.) A Question, and a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Happy Are The Needy

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

It is when we truly realize how needy we are for God that we find happiness

I. It is interesting how some people who went through the Great Depression can brag about how poor they were. A. "We were so poor when I was growing up that the mice that lived in our house always ate out." 1. "You've heard of powdered milk--we were so poor when I was growing up, we had powdered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed